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Are you packing and getting ready for a 4th of July long weekend roadtrip with the family? Whether you’re flying to France, traveling to relatives or heading for the beach, check out our newly assembled Trekaroo’s Activities and Games Guide for Traveling with Kids.
These are all based on recommendations from Trekaroo’s community of travel-savvy parents over the last year. We’ve got games that can be played anytime, anywhere and no gameboards required. Some will make your kids think, some will make them laugh and some will turn them into detectives.
Here’s a sneak peak at Activities #24 through 35.
Guessing Games
24. 20 Questions (Ages 2+)
25. Treasure in a Bottle (Ages 2-4)
26. Name that Tune (Ages 3+)
27. Mother Goose’s Mixed Up Words (Ages 3-6)
28. How Far Away is That? (Ages 4+)
29. True or False (Ages 4-7)
Simple Activities with Just a Piece of Paper
30. Print out coloring or activity pages from websites like Education.com or Crayola.com
31. Print out a map of the US and check off each state that you find a license plate for
32. Free Roadtrip Bingo print-outs from MomsMinivan
33. Write a letter to grandma or a friend. Write a journal entry.
34. Travel Scavenger print-outs from Moms Minivan
35. Take a crayon, stick a coin underneath a sheet of paper and make a coin rubbing
The Trekaroo’s Activities and Games Guide for Traveling with Kids also has our favorite toys for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age kids, tweens and teens that you can purchase ahead of time and throw in your Mary Poppins “entertainment” carpet bag. You’ll find books, puzzles, activity kits and more to choose from to keep the kids entertained and happy for your “family vacation”
Be sure to check-out Activity #68 in Trekaroo’s Activities and Games Guide for Traveling with Kids. It’s a great idea that I’d never heard of from happyonvacation.
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Visit Trekaroo’s Travel Store for more of our favorite travel gear, toys, and books for babies to teens!
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Esther Lee is co-founder and CEO of Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
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Thanks to everyone who participated. The winners of the Travel Tray contest at entry #8 (Monique) and entry # 37 (Mariana)! Congratulations.
If you didn’t win, you can still buy your own Snack & Play Tray and receive 10% off at Family Travel Gear products by entering our exclusive coupon code: TrekNsav10. Just go to FamilyTravelGear.com.
When traveling with kids, there’s always a growing variety of travel gear that will simplify the stresses of being on the go with children. One travel gear company, FamilyTravelGear.com specializes in helping parents figure out what key pieces to bring for the kids. If you’re trying to get geared up for your next family trip to here or there, you might want to check out their 3 bestsellers:
- CARES aviation harness ($64)
- PlaneSheets – Washable airplane seat cover ($25)
- Snack and Play Travel Tray ($20)
The Snack and Play Travel Tray is a bestseller on FamilyTravelGear.com and Trekaroo families top pick for kid travel trays. Why?
Pros:
- Fits any carseat or stroller. Many of the other travel trays don’t fit my son’s Britax Roundabout
- Easy to use and collapsible – aka safe
- Raised tray edge keeps toys and snacks from falling on the floor
- Mesh bags on the side for drinks and books
- Easy to clean and wash nylon material
Cons:
- Tray is made of foam so the surface is not entirely flat. Some customers complain that it’s hard for a child to draw, but my son has no problems with it.
For Trekaroo’s Top Travel Trays for Kids.
The Steal – Win a StarKids Travel Tray
We’ll be giving away TWO Snack and Play Travel Trays from the Family Travel Gear.
Number of Winners: Two (2)
Prize: A Snack and Play Travel Tray (Value $20).
To enter:
Go to FamilyTravelGear.com and look over their products.
Come back here and leave a comment on this blog post about which travel products you’d consider purchasing for your kid’s next vacation.
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry, but be sure to leave a separate comment for each one:
- Leave a comment about what other cool travel products Family Travel Gear is missing and why you like it so much.
- Tweet a link to this Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo
- Post this on your Facebook Wall using the Facebook Share link above
- Post this on your blog (leave another comment with the link)
Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
- US Residents only
- One entry per person
Deadline to enter: Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 11:59PM PST (deadline extended)
The Deal: Exclusive Discount for Family Travel Gear products
All Trekaroo families can receive a 10% discount off Family Travel Gear products by entering our exclusive coupon code: TrekNsav10. Check out what they’ve got in store today. Just go to FamilyTravelGear.com. My personal favorites are the travel toys that they’ve got.
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle or Broadway tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Related articles:
- Best Portable Travel HighChairs for Traveling
- 10 Fun Travel Activities for Kids
- Games on the Go
- Preparing Kids for Travel
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
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Esther Lee is a contributing author on Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids. Trekaroo is an affiliate of FamilyTravelGear. We make a small commission on each sale.
Travel with kids to: CA | CO | DC | FL | HI | IL | MA | NC | NY | PA | TN | TX | VA | WA
